For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Prices in APAC
- In China, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index fell by 6.97% quarter-over-quarter, driven by elevated inventories.
- The average Phenylephrine Hydrochloride price for the quarter was approximately USD 74333.67/MT, subdued procurement activity.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spot Price remained pressured as importers discounted offers to clear bonded stocks quickly.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Forecast indicates mild recovery into early 2026 as formulators resume replenishment promptly.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Production Cost Trend stayed stable with steady precursor and freight costs during period.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Demand Outlook remains moderate as formulators draw down inventories and postpone spot replenishments.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index reflected weaker buying as steady imports kept warehouses adequately supplied throughout.
- Major API suppliers maintained normal production runs, sustaining cargo availability and keeping price corrections constrained.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Elevated bonded and on-hand inventories reduced urgency, giving buyers leverage to secure lower CFR offers.
- Steady import flows from India and US prevented shocks, limiting sellers' pricing power materially.
- Stable upstream costs and unchanged freight rates, with muted formulators' buying, sustained bearish pricing momentum.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Prices in North America
- In USA, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index fell by 7.0% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting inventory liquidation, discounting.
- The average Phenylephrine Hydrochloride price for the quarter was approximately USD 74405.33/MT per trade assessments.
- Exporter discounts pressured Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spot Price as inventories at distributors increased and sales slowed.
- Consensus Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Forecast suggests modest recovery as seasonal procurement gradually resumes among formulators.
- Reduced air freight lowered landed costs, shifting Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Production Cost Trend, modestly easing margins.
- Conservative procurement from formularies shaped the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Demand Outlook, with limited spot purchasing observed.
- Sustained imports and elevated stocks kept the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index subdued throughout the quarter.
- Operational continuity overseas maintained flows, capping rallies in the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spot Price despite demand.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in December 2025 in North America?
- Elevated importer inventories reduced re-order urgency, weakening December demand and pressuring Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index.
- Lower air-freight and improved shipping reduced landed costs, allowing exporters to discount, soften December pricing.
- Steady output from India and China preserved availability; port issues remained localized, limiting price spikes.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Prices in Europe
- In Europe, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index moved on a slightly softer trajectory during Q4 2025, reflecting comfortable inventory levels and balanced supply conditions.
- Market feedback indicated stable-to-weak average Phenylephrine Hydrochloride prices across major European trading hubs, amid subdued procurement activity.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spot Price remained under pressure as distributors adjusted offers to manage inventory buildup and maintain sales volumes.
- Short-term Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Forecast suggests a gradual recovery, supported by anticipated restocking from pharmaceutical manufacturers in early 2026.
- The Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Production Cost Trend remained broadly stable, with limited fluctuations in upstream raw materials and logistics expenses.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Demand Outlook stayed moderate, as buyers prioritized inventory optimization and delayed spot purchases.
- The Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index reflected cautious market sentiment, with steady imports ensuring sufficient availability across the region.
- Suppliers maintained consistent production and import flows, preventing supply disruptions and limiting any upward price momentum.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Elevated stock levels across distribution channels reduced immediate procurement needs, placing downward pressure on prices.
- Continued import flows from Asia and North America ensured ample supply, limiting sellers’ ability to increase offers.
- Stable freight conditions and steady upstream costs, combined with cautious downstream demand, contributed to subdued pricing dynamics in December.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In the United States, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index remained stable in Q3 2025, as increasing imports tempered cost pressures.
- Production costs for Phenylephrine Hydrochloride rose, driven by a 2.6% year-over-year PPI increase in August 2025.
- Demand for Phenylephrine Hydrochloride saw a resurgence within the pharmaceutical sector during Q3 2025.
- Overall chemical industry inventories shrank in Q3 2025 due to accelerating destocking activities.
- Energy and feedstock costs, including natural gas, increased in Q3 2025; CPI rose 3.0% in September 2025.
- US retail sales, excluding auto and gas, increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting consumer demand.
- US chemical production contracted in Q3 2025, despite a marginal 0.1% year-over-year industrial production increase.
- Consumer confidence declined in September 2025, reflecting reduced optimism, while unemployment remained stable at 4.3%.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising input and raw material costs, evidenced by a 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025, pressured prices upward.
- Increasing phenol imports from Asia tempered potential price gains in the US during Q3 2025.
- Strong retail sales, up 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supported demand, counteracting price pressures.
APAC
- In China, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by declining producer prices.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride production costs decreased as PPI fell 2.3% in September 2025, reflecting lower input costs.
- Consumer confidence remained low at 89.6 in September 2025, dampening demand for health products.
- The Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, reflecting a slowdown in industrial activity.
- Retail sales grew 3.0% in September 2025, supporting demand for OTC Phenylephrine Hydrochloride medications.
- Overall chemical inventories remained elevated in China during Q3 2025, reflecting persistent oversupply conditions.
- Benzene prices, a key precursor, stabilized in early Q3 2025, with spot prices dipping slightly.
- China's industrial production increased 6.5% in September 2025, supporting the broader manufacturing sector.
- CPI fell 0.3% in September 2025, reflecting weak consumer demand and lower overall prices.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Producer prices declined 2.3% in September 2025, reducing manufacturing input costs for Phenylephrine Hydrochloride.
- Elevated chemical inventories and expanding phenol capacity contributed to an oversupply sentiment in Q3 2025.
- Weak consumer confidence at 89.6 and a contracting Manufacturing Index impacted overall demand.
Europe
- In Germany, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by declining feedstock costs.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride production costs faced downward pressure in Q3 2025 due to declining phenol and benzene prices.
- High energy and personnel costs in Germany strained Phenylephrine Hydrochloride production margins throughout Q3 2025.
- Pharmaceutical market demand for Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in Germany moderately expanded during Q3 2025.
- Overall German chemical industry demand for Phenylephrine Hydrochloride weakened significantly in Q3 2025.
- Phenol inventory levels swelled in Germany during Q3 2025, contributing to an oversupply of this key precursor.
- Germany's Manufacturing Index was contracting in Q3 2025, reflecting a broader industrial slowdown.
- The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in September 2025, alongside a 6.3% unemployment rate, impacting OTC demand.
- Producer prices declined 1.7% in September 2025, while retail sales rose 0.2% and industrial production fell 1.0%.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Feedstock phenol and benzene costs declined in Q3 2025, reducing Phenylephrine Hydrochloride production expenses.
- Germany experienced a surge in cheap chemical imports from China in Q3 2025, increasing market supply.
- Overall German chemical industry demand weakened significantly in Q3 2025, despite pharmaceutical sector expansion
